About School Counseling

  • "Elementary school counselors are educators uniquely trained in child development, learning strategies, self-management and social skills, who understand and promote success for today’s diverse students. They implement a school counseling program to support students through this important developmental period. The program provides education, prevention and intervention activities, which are integrated into all aspects of children’s lives. The program teaches knowledge, attitudes and skills students need to acquire in academic, career and social/emotional development, which serve as the foundation for future success."

    American School Counselor Association (2019). The Essential Role of Elementary School Counselors. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/1691fcb1-2dbf-49fc-9629-278610aedeaa/Why-Elem.pdf

  • Beliefs

    All students can achieve success. 

    All students are resilient.

    All students should have the opportunity to attend their college of choice.

    All students deserve access to school counseling services.

    The school counselor will collaborate with the school community to promote a positive school climate that is safe, inclusive, and accepting of all families.

  • Mission

    The mission of Fayetteville Elementary School's counseling department is to provide all students with equitable access to a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program. The counselor will use evidence-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum and interventions to teach mindsets and behaviors. As an advocate for all students, the program seeks to identify and enhance the strengths of every student by developing the whole child to their full potential. The school counselor hopes to provide all students with the tools necessary to reach their future goals in the next stages of their education and throughout life.

  • Vision

    The vision of Fayetteville Elementary's Counseling Department is to empower students to achieve their future college and career goals. We hope to instill a passion for learning that results in a standard of academic excellence. Our students are leaders motivated to succeed in an ever changing and diverse world. As citizens in their communities and leaders in the workforce, they exhibit social competence, emotional competence, and productive problem solving skills.